Bishop Tobin said the agreement with the attorney general's office comes after "many months, even years, of reflection and discussion."

A converted Christian from Japan remembers a moving encounter with Mother Teresa

Christians are a tiny minority in this majority Muslim nation.

Divided Christians are finding more opportunities to pray together and engage in joint work to help the poor and needy.

How these Franciscans are helping men understand their role in pro-life outreach

Francis made the ambitious proposal in a message to mark the church's World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.